Canvas: How do I log in to Canvas?


Login to Canvas

Users with a netID should login using their netID. Users without a netID need a Canvas ID.

Users with a Princeton netID(students, faculty, staff, guest accounts)

Community Auditors and those without a Princeton netID

Princeton Connect houses course sites for academic enrichment, training, orientation, research, or community-building

Logging into Princeton Connect

Login to Canvas with a netID

If you have a valid Princeton University NetID, you may log into Canvas by doing the following:

  1. Go to the Canvas@Princeton homepage at https://canvas.princeton.edu.

  2. On the left-hand side of the screen, just beneath the header graphic, you will find the Canvas@Princeton logo and two buttons labeled "NetID" and "Other".  If you are a student, faculty, or staff member at Princeton University or have been provided a Princeton University GAP account, click the "NetID" button.

    Canvas @Princeton Net ID or Gap account selection screen.
    NOTE: If a login screen does not appear when you click on either option, it is possibly due to extensions installed on your web browser.  To bypass this problem, please disable any active browser extensions and refresh the page to try again.  

  3. When the Central Authentication Service page loads, enter your NetID and Password in the spaces provided and click the "Login" button.
    Princeton CAS Login

  4. Follow the prompts to complete Duo authentication. 
    (For issues with Duo authentication, see KB Article 13521.)

  5. Upon completion of Duo authentication, you will be taken into the Canvas environment where your Canvas Dashboard will be displayed.
    Canvas Dashboard.

Login to the Canvas mobile app with your Princeton NetID

Users with a valid Princeton University NetID may log in to the Canvas app on a mobile device by doing the following:

  1. Open the Canvas Student Canvas icon or Canvas Teacher Canvas Teacher App app on your iOS or Android device.  NOTE: Faculty and Instructional Staff should use the Canvas Teacher app.  All others should use the Canvas Student app. 

  2. When the app loads, tap the "Find My School" button.

  3. In the space provided, begin typing "Princeton University" until the University's name appears in the dropdown menu. 
    When you see the University's name, tap it to populate the field.
    "What's your school's name?" text area.

  4. This will load a screen from which you must select your login type. 
    Tap the Princeton NetID button to proceed.
    The NetID button to log in with your Princeton University net ID.

  5. When the Central Authentication Service page loads, enter your NetID and Password in the spaces provided and click the "Login" button.
    NetID login screen.

  6. Follow any additional prompts to complete Duo authentication.
    (For issues with Duo authentication, see KB Article 13521.)


  7. Once authentication is complete, your Canvas Dashboard will be displayed.
    Canvas app dashboard.

Community Auditors Using your Canvas ID to access Canvas via web browser 

Community Auditors and other users without a valid Princeton University NetID may log into Canvas by doing the following:

  1. Go to the Canvas@Princeton homepage at https://canvas.princeton.edu.

  2. On the left-hand side of the screen, just beneath the header graphic, you will find the Canvas@Princeton logo and two buttons labeled "NetID" and "Other". 
    Click the "Other" button to log in to Canvas with your Canvas ID.
    Canvas @Princeton Net ID or Other (Canvas ID) selection screen.

    NOTE: If a login screen does not appear when you click on either option, it is possibly due to extensions installed on your web browser.  To bypass this problem, please disable any active browser extensions and refresh the page to try again.  
  3. When the Canvas login page loads, enter your Canvas ID and Password in the spaces provided and click the "Login" button.

    NOTE:  If you are a community auditor and cannot log in to Canvas, contact the Princeton University Community Auditor Program office at (609) 258-0202 or email pucap@princeton.edu.
    Canvas login screen.


  4. Your Canvas Dashboard will be displayed.
    Canvas Dashboard.

Using your Canvas ID to access Canvas via mobile app 

Community Auditors and other users who do not have a Princeton University NetID may log into Canvas with the Canvas Student mobile app by doing the following:

    1. Open the Canvas Student Canvas icon app on your iOS or Android device.

    2. When the app loads tap the "Find My School" button.
      Canvas student splash page.

    3. In the space provided, begin typing "Princeton University" until the University's name appears in the dropdown menu. 
      When you see the University's name, tap it to populate the field.
      "What's your school's name?" text area.

    4. This will load a screen from which you must select your login type. 
      Tap the "Other" button to proceed.
      anvas @Princeton Net ID or Other (Canvas ID) selection screen.

    5. When the Canvas login page loads, enter your Canvas ID and Password in the spaces provided and click the "Log In" button.

      NOTE:        If you are a community auditor and cannot log in to Canvas, contact the Princeton University Community Auditor Program office at (609) 258-0202 or email pucap@princeton.edu.
      Canvas login screen.

    6. Once authentication is complete, your Canvas dashboard will be displayed.
      Canvas app dashboard.

Logging into Princeton Connect

Princeton Connect houses course sites for academic enrichment, training, orientation, research, or community-building. 

If you have been invited to participate in a Princeton Connect course site, and do not have a Princeton NetID or existing Canvas account (e.g., invited guest or community auditor), please use the following instructions to register your account and log in.

All other users should use the Princeton NetID or Other buttons.

If you have problems logging in or accessing your course site, please contact canvas@princeton.edu for assistance.

Register Your Account

Use the following instructions to set up your Princeton Connect account.

  1. Once you receive an email invitation to a site, you need to create a password.
  2. Click the Get Started button in the email invitation. If you do not see the email invitation, check your Spam or Junk folders for an email from notifications@instructure.com.
    Course email invitation showing the user's name, email, a username of none and a get started button. 
  3. Select the Create a New Account button if asked to use an existing account or create a new one.
  4. In the Password field, enter your desired password and click the Register button.
    Welcome aboard screen for Princeton Connect. Shows the login as the user's email address, a password field, and time zone selection. At the bottom are buttons for back and register. 
  5. You should be taken directly to the site, or you can navigate to the site by clicking the course card on the Canvas Dashboard.

Log In to Princeton Connect

Use the following instructions to log in and access your Princeton Connect site once you have registered your account. Please note, users with existing Canvas at Princeton credentials should use either the Princeton NetID or Other buttons.

  1. Go to canvas.princeton.eduLinks to an external site..
  2. Navigate to the Princeton Connect heading (below the header image) and click the Login to Princeton Connect button.
    The homepage for canvas.princeton.edu with the Princeton Connect section highlighted. 
  3. Enter your email and password.
  4. Access your course site(s) from the Canvas Dashboard. Please note, you may need to accept a course invitation before it appears on your Dashboard. Once logged in, customize your account profile and settings.